Ki-Aikido
The Ki no Kenkyukai (English " Ki Society ," dt " Ki Society " ) is the organization founded by Koichi Tohei for Shin- Shin- Toitsu Dō ( " path of unity of mind and body " ), Shin- Shin- Toitsu Aikido ( " Aikido in unity of mind and body " ) and Kiatsu ( acupressure with Ki).
- 2.1 The Hold a point
- 2.2 Relax completely
- 2.3 keep the weight down
- Let it flow 2.4 Ki
History
Koichi Tohei was Morihei Ueshiba until well after death, the chief instructor of the Aikikai. After disputes within the Aikikai on the development of Aikido in 1971 he founded the Ki no Kenkyukai, 1974 and left the Aikikai. This step was followed also Koretoshi Maruyama, with Tohei until its withdrawal in a Zen monastery (1991 ) worked. The Shin- Shin- Toitsu Aikido (Ki Aikido ) has since been the Ki no Kenkyukai incorporated. President of Ki no Kenyukai was until 2007 Koichi Tohei, successor is since October 2007, his son Shinichi Tohei. 2012, the Ki no Kenkyukai has been renamed Shin- Shin- Toitsu - Kai Aikido. Ki Society continues to be the name used internationally ..
In 2002, Kenjiro Yoshigasaki left the Ki no Kenkyukai (Ki Society) and founded his own international umbrella organization, the Ki No Kenkyukai Association Internationale. Since Ki- Aikido is represented by two associations. Since 1995, Koretoshi Maruyama has again facing the Aikido and developed Aikido Yuishinkai.
Dissemination
The headquarters of the Ki no Kenkyukai (Ki Society ) is located in Ichikai in Tochigi Prefecture in Japan. According to information from the Association are in Japan at 30,000 people. Outside of Japan, there are 100,000 more members in 21 countries. The most common wall Shin- Shin- Toitsu Aikido in North America and Hawaii. In Europe, after the exit of Kenjiro Yoshigasaki from the Ki no Kenkyukai few dojo, currently three in Germany, two in the Netherlands and eight in Britain, belonging to the organization.
The headquarters of the Ki No Kenkyukai Association Internationale of Kenjiro Yoshigasaki located in Brussels. Worldwide, this association of more than 120 dojo and in Germany are on the website of the Association over 30 dojo called that teach Ki Aikido.
Principles of Shin- Shin- Do Toitsu
For the union of mind and body in Shin- Shin- Do Koichi Tohei Toitsu has established four basic principles that are related such that no principle can be realized without the other and the others are also achieved when a principle is followed.
Keep the one point
The first principle refers to a specific point in the lower abdomen, the (the sea of Ki ) is referred to in Japan as ki kai items on the agenda. This point A is the center of gravity at which the abdomen bears the upper body, and is located approximately three finger widths below the navel. The principle to keep a point, stating that the mind rest in this point and should realize about him the unity of mind and body.
Relax completely
The second principle states that the unity of mind and body comes into total relaxation materialize. Tension of the body or the mind ( eg stress ) destroy the original unit and the power of mind and body. It must be rested between relaxation and relaxation, the result of mental and physical tension, distinguished. Complete relaxation is a powerful state.
Keep the weight down
The third principle is the force of gravity, which gives the body stability and emphasizes the stability and tranquility of the effects arising out activity. The awareness of the natural gravity and stability are trust and support complete relaxation.
Let it flow Ki
The fourth principle expresses the unity of the universe. The personal Ki is a temporary form of universal Ki from which it comes and to which it returns. Let Ki flow, identifies the association of both mind and body as well as the harmony with the universe. Free flowing Ki developed mental and physical strength and promotes health, while ( for example, by tensions ) blocked Ki weakens the body and mind.
Shin- Shin- Toitsu Aikido
Shin- Shin- Toitsu Aikido Aikido is a style that was developed in the early 1970s by Koichi Tohei. Shin- Shin- Toitsu Aikido and founded by students Tōheis styles are often grouped under the term Ki- Aikido.
For Ki- Aikido the four principles of Shin- Shin- Do Toitsu remain valid, but in Shin- Shin- Toitsu five principles of Aikido Aikido additionally be named, to be observed in all exercises and situations:
- Let it flow Ki
- Recognizing the spirit of the partner
- Recognize the Ki of the partner
- Put yourself in the place of the partner
- Leading with Confidence